17th ST over Blue Rvr
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 49 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28305
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,208
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th ST over Blue Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th ST over Blue Rvr in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,208 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 17th ST over Blue Rvr built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th ST over Blue Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does 17th ST over Blue Rvr carry?
About 2,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 17th ST over Blue Rvr?
The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 17th ST over Blue Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.